Alexian Brothers forms new heart institute

(Crain’s) — Alexian Brothers Health System and a northwest suburban physician group have merged, creating the Alexian Brothers Heart and Vascular Institute.

The Arlington Heights-based health system and Cardiovascular Associates, which has more than a dozen physicians, expect to sign an agreement to combine on Tuesday, according to a news release.

Cardiovascular Associates has offices in a medical office building on the campus of Alexian’s St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, as well as offices in Elk Grove Village, Elgin and Barrington.

“We share a common goal and long history with” Alexian Brothers, Jack Chamberlin, a cardiologist and president of Cardiovascular Associates, said in a release. “This partnership was a good fit as we continue to provide the most clinically advanced cardiac care for our patients and community.”

The organizations complement each other with physicians and staff to provide the best care for cardiovascular disease in the northwest suburbs, said Mark Frey, Alexian’s executive vice-president, according to the release.